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Comparing fractions is easier with if they have the same denominator. Comparing fractions with different denominators is harder, it can be easier if you find the 'common denominator'

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Order & comparing fractions L1

Question 1 of 8

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Which of these fractions in the correct order of size, starting with the smallest first?

Select one of the following:

  • 1/2, 1/5, 3/4

  • 3/4, 1/2, 1/5

  • 1/5, 1/2, 3/4

Explanation

Question 2 of 8

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A quarter of school leavers last year went into further education and a third went into employment. Which was the more popular option for school leavers, further education or employment?

Select one of the following:

  • further education

  • employment

Explanation

Question 3 of 8

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Half the residents in a street vote for Labour and two fifths vote for the Liberal Democrats. Which is the more popular party?

Select one of the following:

  • half

  • two fifths

Explanation

Question 4 of 8

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On a Saturday night, 3 out of every 10 television viewers prefer to watch light entertainment. 1 out of every 3 television viewers prefer to watch sport.
Which is the less preferred option?

Select one of the following:

  • 3/10

  • 1/3

Explanation

Question 5 of 8

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Which fractions are in the correct order of size, starting with the smallest.

Select one of the following:

  • 2/5, 3/10, 1/4

  • 1/4, 2/5, 3/10

  • 1/4, 3/10, 2/5

Explanation

Question 6 of 8

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Which fractions are in the correct order of size, starting with the largest.

Select one of the following:

  • 1/2, 2/7, 4/7

  • 4/7, 2/7, 1/2

  • 2/7, 1/2, 4/7

Explanation

Question 7 of 8

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Which fractions are in the correct order of size, starting with the smallest.

Select one of the following:

  • 13/15, 2/3, 4/5, 9/10

  • 9/10, 13/15, 2/3, 4/5

  • 2/3, 4/5, 13/15, 9/10

Explanation

Question 8 of 8

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Which fractions are in the correct order of size, starting with the largest.

Select one of the following:

  • 1/2, 4/9, 3/4, 2/3

  • 4/9, 3/4, 2/3, 1/2

  • 2/3, 1/2, 4/9, 3/4

  • 4/9, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4

Explanation